4.16.2026 Sister Cities Committee

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Sister Cities Committee met on April 16, 2026, to discuss recent and upcoming sister city activities and related administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the establishment of a special revenue fund to accept donations for sister city activities, with a draft fund document reviewed and pending legal and finance department approval. The committee also approved a motion to self-fund a delegation trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to explore potential sister city relations and business opportunities. Additionally, the committee discussed outreach and coordination efforts with sister cities such as Sant'Arcangelo, Solnak (Hungary), and Carrickfergus (Northern Ireland), including potential future visits and cultural exchanges. The meeting emphasized the importance of creating a sustainable template for ongoing sister city engagement, including fundraising, event hosting, and community involvement, but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported.